twill
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Definition of twill
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: a fabric with a twill weave
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: a textile weave in which the filling threads pass over one and under two or more warp threads to give an appearance of diagonal lines
Examples of twill in a Sentence
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This Fall '19 collection blazer from Tibi is made with a relaxed fit from soft, sustainable twill that will look fabulous with everything from trousers at work to white denim on the weekends. — Kami Phillips, CNN Underscored, "10 white styles you should totally wear after Labor Day," 29 Aug. 2019 Or Everlane's twill weekender, a classic, simple style perfect for the versatile traveler. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Pack Your Bags: The Must-Have Weekenders to Bring Everywhere This Summer," 24 May 2019 The collab, expected to launch in May along with the pre-fall '19 collection, will feature pieces like silk twill cardigans, cotton shirting, and limited edition denim styles. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Monse's Pre-Fall 2019 Collection Shoot Features Adorable Dogs for a Great Reason," 6 Dec. 2018 Mayfair Slipcovered Long Sofa in classic natural twill, $1,099. — Jamie Wiebe, ELLE Decor, "Get the Look: Gilmore Girls," 16 Jan. 2015 Toiles are traditionally cut from off-white muslin, but for garments that were going to be black Balenciaga cut toiles from black percale, twill, or tarlatan. — Laura Jacobs, WSJ, "‘Balenciaga in Black’ Review: Fashion Goes to the Dark Side," 9 Oct. 2018 Made from durable, water-resistant twill that will break-in over time and sporting leather straps, this handsome bag is ideal for camping trips or cabin stays. — Max Berlinger, latimes.com, "LeBron James carries a $41,000 bag. Here's your chance to get into the man-bag game with these picks," 12 July 2018 There were cotton twill pants, almost like a Carhartt, canvas-y type feel. — Jeremy Fuchs, SI.com, "A Tour of Sports Movie Memorabilia Heaven," 6 July 2018 The bold color-blocking and the graphic prints on silk twill are both here, but there’s newness, too. — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, "Fausto Puglisi Brings His Trademark Verve to a Capsule Collection for Marina Rinaldi," 5 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'twill.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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twill
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English Language Learners Definition of twill
: cloth that is made in a way that produces a pattern of diagonal lines
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Kids Definition of twill
: a way of weaving cloth that produces a pattern of diagonal lines
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